Events
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Apr 2
Presentation on Basic Honey Bee Biology at Mid-Michigan Beekeepers Club meeting
April 2, 2026 Church of God, 4855 Barnes Road, Millington, Michigan 48746
Learn about basic honey bee biology at the Mid-Michigan Beekeepers Club meeting
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Apr 6
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit
April 6, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Join us for a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. Connect with Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire action.
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Apr 6
April Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours
April 6, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Webinar
Join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for a question and answer session on seasonal beekeeping topics!
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Apr 12
Presentation on Honey Bee Pheromones at River Raisin Beekeeping Club meeting
April 12, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Citizens Gas Blue Flame Room, 117 N Winter St, Adrian, MI 49221
Learn how honey bees communicate through pheromones and how paying attention to hive scents like banana and lemon can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.
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Apr 14
MSU Veggie Grower Virtual Coffee Break April 14
April 14, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Online
Grab your coffee as we talk with MSU experts about how to tackle tough challenges from the 2025 season. This week’s topic is on using soil steaming to control weeds and pathogens in high tunnels.
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Apr 27
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 27th, 6 p.m.
April 27, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 4
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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May 4
May Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours
May 4, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Webinar
Join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for a question and answer session on seasonal beekeeping topics!
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May 7
2026 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute
May 7, 2026 7:30AM – 2:00PM 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is a one-day event where students in grades 7-12 present research and recommendations on how to address critical global challenges.
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May 12
Rodeo Stock Edition - Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training
May 12, 2026 SouthPoint Ranch, 6107 Cox Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021
This program is aimed at helping response teams plan for and respond to rollover accidents involving rodeo livestock.